'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Protestors argue against banned books in Brevard County; school board member bites back
Ahead of the regularly scheduled Brevard County School Board meeting Tuesday, protestors held up signs saying, "Ban the Book Censors" and "Book Bans are UnAmerican and Fascist."
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Matanzas High School student who allegedly attacked teacher's aid to undergo competency hearing, judge rules
A 17-year-old Florida student accused of brutally attacking a teacher's aide at Matanzas High School will undergo a mental examination to determine if he is competent to stand trial.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Universal school choice grows in popularity as more GOP-led states expand options for students
Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction.
Brevard school board member hosts meeting to discuss discipline solutions
Brevard County’s Public School District is looking for new ways to address behavioral issues. This comes after the county’s sheriff said the school’s discipline policy had failed. Now, parents, teachers, and administrators are all weighing in on what could change.
Florida lawmakers to take up universal school choice
Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction. The Florida House and Senate have proposed bills that would greatly expand the voucher program to help any student attend private school, regardless of income or ability.
Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Student's history raises questions over alternative school options
The teen accused of beating a teacher’s aide in Flagler County has been in and out of the juvenile court system for similar events. He was arrested for battery three separate times in 2019, and spent time in Flagler County’s youth diversion program.
Study: Reading at least 1 book a day to your child could improve language development
Reading just one book a day can help your child with language development.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
Video shows moment deputies say Florida teacher's aide is knocked unconscious by student upset she took Switch
New surveillance video has been released by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office which appears to show a Florida high school student knocking a school employee unconscious, investigators said.
Bogus nursing school issued 8,000 fake degrees, feds say
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
Former UCF President John Hitt dead at 82: 'An honorable man who built a great university'
Former University of Central Florida President John C. Hitt, who led the school for 26 years, has died, the University revealed Tuesday. He was 82.